Abstract: A gearbox of a rotary-wing aircraft includes at least one variable speed system which optimizes the main rotor speed for different flight regimes such as a hover flight profile and a high speed cruise flight profile for any rotary wing aircraft while maintaining an independently variable tail rotor speed.

Abstract: Aircraft having multiple seating configurations and associated systems and methods are disclosed. An aircraft in accordance with one embodiment, for example, can include a fuselage having a generally circular cross-sectional shape and one or more passenger cabin portions. The individual cabin portions can include a floor connected to the fuselage and a plurality of passenger seats attached to the floor. The passenger seats are in a configuration selected from a first twin aisle seat-row arrangement and a second, single aisle seat-row arrangement. Each of the first and second seat-row arrangements is implementable in the fuselage. Further, the seats in either the first seat-row arrangement or the second seat-row arrangement have between a three abreast and a six abreast seating configuration.

Abstract: A safety system for reducing the impact energy of a container for an aircraft includes an aircraft cargo hold with at least one safety wall; an accommodation device; and at least one airbag. The accommodation device can be affixed to the safety wall, wherein the accommodation device is designed to accommodate the at least one airbag. In the case of a movement of the container, the at least one airbag can be activated so that air can be injected into the airbag so that some of the impact energy of the container can be absorbed by the at least one activated airbag, with the remaining forces then being distributed over an area of the at least one safety wall.

Abstract: Some water drain valves tend to fill with water which may freeze, thereby jamming the valve. This invention provides an aircraft water drain valve comprising a passageway, a shaft, a first sealing member and a second sealing member. The shaft is moveable between an open position in which the first and second sealing members are arranged to allow free passage of fluid through the passageway, and a closed position in which both the first and second sealing members are arranged to prevent free passage of fluid through the passageway thereby preventing ingress of fluid into the region between the first and second sealing members. Thus water may be hindered from collecting and freezing in the part of the valve close to the cold wall of the fuel tank.

Abstract: A spacecraft attitude controller balances external torques, including those resulting from gravity gradient and those resulting from other orbital disturbances, to achieve a comparatively stable, neutral attitude or orientation. Torque is balanced by selecting spacecraft attitude Euler angles and angular rates such that orbital disturbances and cross-coupling inertial effects are cancelled by the external forces, based on Euler's equation. A spacecraft attitude torque-balancing controller and related method compares spacecraft attitude angles and angular rates with an orbit reference frame, and provides instructions to conventional momentum management and propulsion controls to responsively adjust the spacecraft attitude and angular rates. This feedback loop drives to zero (or an acceptably small quantity) the rate of change of the difference between spacecraft and reference attitude and angular rates, thus minimizing the net accelerations on the vehicle.

Abstract: ABSTRACT The use of at least one attachment screw (12) that includes means (14, 15, 17a, 17b, 20) for detecting the secondary path loading of a flight-control actuator, or associated with a bush that includes such means, for the attachment of the top coupling of the secondary path of a flight-control actuator.

Abstract: A manual starter for an engine includes a main housing, an output shaft, a spring housing, a spring, and an attachment unit. The output shaft is disposed at least partially inside the main housing, and is configured to supply a starting torque to the engine. The spring housing is disposed in the main housing. This spring is disposed in the spring housing, and is configured to receive an initial force from a starter cord and to supply the starting torque to the output shaft. The attachment unit is configured to selectively couple the spring to the output shaft before the engine has started and decouple the spring from the output shaft after the engine has started.

Abstract: A thrust generator is provided. The thrust generator includes an air inlet configured to introduce air within the thrust generator and a plenum configured to receive exhaust gas from a gas generator and to provide the exhaust gas over a Coanda profile, wherein the Coanda profile is configured to facilitate attachment of the exhaust gas to the profile to form a boundary layer and to entrain incoming air from the air inlet to generate thrust.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an emergency ram air inlet valve, also designated as an ERAI valve, of an aircraft comprising an actuating element (12) for opening and/or closing the valve (1) and a controller (3, 11) operatively coupled to the valve (1), by which the valve (1) can be set at different opening angles (?). The opening angle (?) is set as a function of a temperature prevailing or preset in the aircraft cabin.

Abstract: Methods and systems for communicating with a vehicle are provided. The method includes providing a plurality of wayside control units controlling an area along a guideway to be traveled by the vehicle, the plurality of wayside control units including a database of fixed data defining an operational profile of the guideway in a local area of an associated wayside control unit. The method also includes monitoring dynamic data in the local area of the associated wayside control unit wherein the dynamic data includes at least one of guideway availability and signal status information and transmitting wirelessly an authority message including at least one of the fixed data and the dynamic data from the associated wayside unit to a receiver on board the vehicle, the authority message dynamic data being valid for a selectable one of a plurality of time periods.

Abstract: A mount for a magnetic levitation railway has functional elements (9, 10, 11) for guidance of a vehicle for the magnetic levitation railway, on both sides along its longitudinal extent. The mount is in the form of a bending mount (2) of a switch arrangement and can be moved elastically from a first position of a first driving direction of the vehicle to at least one second position of a further driving direction of the vehicle. The bending mount (2) is produced essentially from concrete.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a kiosk, system and method for pairing flowers and vases. The system includes a vase having a vase sticker. The vase sticker has a trim length printed on the vase sticker. The vase sticker also is color coded. The color code indicates a trim length and vase volume. The consumer selects a bouquet of flowers that matches the vase volume. The consumer then trims the flowers to the indicated trim length. The consumer then places the flowers in the vase and has a flawless, professional design look. The confidence this provides the customer to select flowers increases the quantity of flowers purchased from a self-service floral department.

Abstract: A support device for a bundle of elongated members and a locking assembly for securing the same within the bundle are disclosed. The support device includes an elongated support adapted to be located between adjacent spaced rows of elongated members, wherein the elongated support having a first side and a second side, wherein the first side being arranged to be positioned adjacent one row of the spaced rows of elongated members and the second side being arranged to be positioned adjacent another row of the spaced rows of elongated members. The support device includes a plurality of support members spaced along the elongated support, wherein each support member have a first supporting assembly located on the first side for supporting one of the elongated members in the one row and a second supporting assembly located on the second side for supporting one of the elongated members in the other row.

Abstract: A display device of the present invention includes a body stand unit; a display displaying unit; and an arm unit, arranged upright from the body stand unit, for supporting the display displaying unit; where the arm unit is arranged on either left or right end side from a center in a horizontal direction of the display displaying unit, and supports the display displaying unit in a cantilever state.

Abstract: A mounting system for supporting a household appliance such as a monitor includes a support element which can be removably connected to the appliance and an anchoring element for fixing the mounting system to a support interface. The support pivots on an axis so that the appliance can oscillate.

Abstract: A structure for retaining a sensor and a body fascia panel entails a bracket, framework, or solid material that defines a receptacle or pocket for a sensor, such as a radar sensor, and a dip or slot such that a body fascia panel may he securely held in place. Additionally, a body fascia panel may exhibit an auxiliary structure that retains the sensor, and a fastener retainer, such as a circular fastener retainer. The structure may be molded directly into the body fascia panel as may the fastener retainer. The slot to retain the body fascia panel may run along the entire length, such as at an upper area, of a bracket, framework or solid material to hold the panel. To protect a sensor, such as a radar sensor, from road debris, water and other elements, a sealant may surround the sensor.

Abstract: A mobile phone rack having adaptable means for it may be hanged in screw heads or in a hanger adaptor or, may stand or placed upright in a bag, pocket and the likes while the mobile phone is safe and available for immediate grip and use or, may be adapted with plugs and their wires unobstructed. The rack having adjustable means wherein a frame with a rubber cap sidewall to cushion the mobile phone back wall is perpendicular to forearm rods sleeved with tapered rubber tubes which are cushioning and diverging across edges to primarily confine the mobile phone, the forearms are extending down to spaced concaves a safety net and a shield and extending to transverse legs with rubber tubes to cushion and contain the bottoms. Fingers may move, easily, the forearms and the tapered tubes may be pushed or pulled, easily, for adjustment in width and thickness, respectively.

Abstract: The invention relates to improvements in hubs for wall mounting systems for screens, and in particular to a hub for a wall mounting system for a flat panel screen, such as a plasma display or television screen, which enables the screen to be tilted. The hub comprises a casing, means for attaching the hub to a screen bracket, means for attaching the hub to an arm of a wall mount, and a tilt member. The tilt member has a sliding member which is located within an arcuate cavity in the casing such that the sliding member and casing are slidable relative to each other to enable a screen attached to the mounting system to be tilted about a horizontal pivot axis. The arc is defined by the cavity having its centre, which forms the pivot axis, offset from the centre of gravity of the screen. The hub further comprises a compression spring located within the casing and biased to provide a counterbalancing force so that the screen remains stationery in any position.

Abstract: An adjustable display holder is disclosed. One embodiment provides a display arm and a display base, wherein the display arm is pivotably connected to the base, and the arm and base have a tongue and groove arrangement, wherein the arm may be elastically deformed to connect to the base, and the arm may retain a shape that arranges the tongue and groove in a way that resists relative pivoting between the arm and base. In this manner, an adjustable display holder may be easily configured without compromising the utility of the display holder.

Abstract: A bracket useful for suspending terrestrial transportation devices, such as scooters, from a vertical support contains a vertical flange, a horizontal flange, and a support arm. The vertical flange is connected to the horizontal flange, which in turn is connected to the support arm, each preferably perpendicular to the other. The vertical flange of the bracket is connected to the vertical support. One or more scooter supports are located on the support arm. The scooter supports include one or more notches. The necks of suspended scooters nest in the notches of the scooter supports. Scooters are suspended from the bracket by draping the scooters over the support arm, with the deck and steering unit on opposite sides of the support arm. The bracket may be covered with a soft, preferably polymeric, coating to prevent scratches to the terrestrial transportation devices supported by the bracket.

Abstract: An exemplary magnetic clamp holder used for a mechanical arm, includes a housing (21), a magnetic structure (22), and two positioning pins (25). The housing includes an attaching portion (211), and a joining portion (213) fixed to the attaching portion, the attaching portion and the joining portion cooperatively defining a receiving cavity (218). The positioning pins are disposed on the attaching portion of the housing. The magnetic structure is received in the receiving cavity. The magnetic structure includes a permanent magnetic module (223), an electro-magnetic module (225), and a magnetic shield plate (227) disposed between the permanent magnetic module and the electro-magnetic module. The electro-magnetic module is able to create a magnetic field for neutralizing a magnetic field created by the permanent magnetic module.

Abstract: A connecting device for a pendent lamp includes a first connector and a second connector rotatably mounted on the first connector. Thus, the first connector is rotatable relative to the second connector to adjust the angle and direction of the pendent lamp so that the pendent lamp is adjustable to have the optimum angle and direction. In addition, the rotation ring of the second connector is limited between the first threaded connecting member and the second threaded connecting member of the first connector after the first threaded connecting member and the second threaded connecting member of the first connector are combined together so that the connecting device is assembled easily and quickly.

Abstract: A support arrangement (10) of a roll of a fibrous-web machine, has a first frame part (12) in which the roll (20) of the fibrous-web machine is supportable from its end when in use and a second frame part (22) in which the first frame part (12) is fastened by means of an elastic fastening. The arrangement has a motion direction control arrangement (34) for controlling the direction of the motion allowed by the elastic fastening in a way determined by the direction control arrangement (34).

Abstract: An adjustable telescopic support. The support has at least two tubular elements slidable telescopically one inside the other. A device locks the elements in an adjustable position and includes a seat at one end of the external tubular element and a contractible collar mounted in the seat between an operative position in which the collar is clamped on the internal tubular element and locks the tubular elements axially relative to each other, and a non-operative position in which the tubular elements can slide. A clamp is provided between the collar and the seat for contracting the collar as the collar moves in the seat. The support also has an actuator between the collar and the external tubular element that moves the collar axially in the seat between the operative and non-operative positions. The actuator includes a spring, a collar-carrying member, and a cam profile.

Abstract: This thin liquid crystal television includes a thinly formed display portion displaying images and a stand member rotatably mounted on the back surface of the display portion and so formed as to support the display portion without bringing the lower surface of the display portion into contact with a receiving surface and to form a grip of the display portion by protruding upward beyond the display portion when rotated with respect to the display portion.

Abstract: A fastening device for an internal rear view mirror of motor vehicles to be installed on an inner side of a windshield contains a holding part which is held in position on the windshield by adhesive bonding, to which holding part is detachably fastened a mirror foot of the internal rear view mirror. In order to obtain a statically precisely defined, highly rigid connection between the holding part and mirror foot, it is provided that the mirror foot, in its mounted operating position, is supported directly on the holding part merely by a six-point support and is fastened to the holding part by a separate retaining device.

Abstract: A fastening device for flat components, especially solar modules, to be arranged on a framework, includes a first profile mounting rail and a second profile mounting rail that are spaced apart from one another and that are arranged horizontal and parallel on the framework and on which one component can be affixed in the area of its mutually opposing edges. Profile elements, which are arranged on the bottom of a frameless component in the area of the lateral edges, are provided with a retaining rib which projects toward the lateral edge, and connect to the profile mounting rails. A retaining element is provided with a first fastening segment for fastening to a fastening area of the profile mounting rail and with a second fastening segment having two retaining segments that project to both sides and that, in the assembled position, overlap the mutually opposing retaining ribs of two components to be placed next to one another.

Abstract: A surface-mounted base for a breakaway signpost. The base is configured as a sphere so as to present no edges that may be impacted by a vehicle and includes a sunken socket ensuring that no metal shards project above grade after a post is damaged. The base is provided with recessed slots for retaining securing bolts therein. This arrangement prevents the securing bolt heads from being contacted by the undercarriage of a vehicle or mower and plow blades of maintenance machines. The slots also allow for rotation of the base during installation ensuring correct orientation of the signpost. Reflective or florescent materials can be attached to the recesses to enhance night visibility.

Abstract: There is provided a wall mounting kit including a pair of fasteners that are cooperatively engageable with a wall. The wall mounting kit further includes a wall fixture having a reference edge and a contact surface. The contact surface is adjacent to the wall when the wall fixture is secured thereto. A pair of keyhole openings is disposed within the contact surface. The spatial separation the keyhole openings and the reference edge defines a first distance. Each keyhole opening includes an aperture portion. The spatial separation between the centers of the keyhole aperture portions defines a second distance. The keyhole openings are operative to receive a respective one of the pair of fasteners such that the wall fixture is secured to the wall. The wall mounting kit additionally includes a template having a marking guide operative to illustrate the second distance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the suspending of a turbine engine from the structure of an aircraft using a beam with means of attachment to said structure and at least one link rod articulated via one end to a journal secured to the beam and via the other to a fitting secured to the turbine engine. This suspension is one wherein the journal is mounted on the beam via a flexible coupling formed of two preloaded laminated, elastomer and metal, cylinders.

Abstract: A bracket assembly is disclosed for facilitating the installation of a concrete wall on a concrete footing. The bracket assembly includes a bracket having a base member with an upper surface and a lower surface. First and second spaced apart flanges extend upwardly from the base member. The bracket assembly also includes a cavity formed in the base member having an opening aligned with the lower surface. An aperture is formed through the base member and is aligned with the cavity. A sealant is positioned in the cavity. The bracket assembly further includes a movable fastener positioned in the aperture which is capable of being driven through the sealant and into the concrete footing to secure the bracket assembly thereto.

Abstract: A poly 4-methyl-1-pentene resin composition which includes a polymer containing 80% by mass or more of 4-methyl-1-pentene in which the resin composition has a melting point of 170 to 240° C. and a semicrystallization time of 70 to 220 seconds. Also provided are a release film having good releasibility, a mold for production of a sealed electronic element product having excellent heat resistance and releasibility and an LED mold, which are obtained by molding the resin composition.

Abstract: A sidewall construction for casting concrete elements, said sidewall construction comprising a mold surface plate (4) defining the surface of the product to be cast and a support construction (1, 2, 3), where the mold surface plate is fixed to, whereby the support construction is formed of two horizontal aluminium profiles (1, 2) and of at least one vertical aluminium profile (3) connecting the same.

Abstract: A unit circuit includes a first transistor, a detection element, a second transistor, and a first capacitive element. The first transistor supplies a detection line with a detection signal corresponding to the electric potential of a gate electrode thereof. The detection element is connected to the gate electrode of the first transistor and varies the electric potential of the gate electrode of the first transistor in accordance with an external factor. The second transistor has a first terminal that is connected to the gate electrode of the first transistor and a second terminal that is connected to a second power supply line. The second transistor has a gate electrode that is connected to a scanning line. The first capacitive element holds the electric potential of the gate electrode of the first transistor.

Abstract: An optical head device includes a light source which emits a light beam, an objective lens which condenses the light beam on the optical disk, a condensing lens which condenses reflected light from the optical disk, a liquid crystal panel disposed near a focal point of the condensing lens and having pixels, a driver which drives the pixels of the liquid crystal panel to pass the reflected light from a reproduction layer of the optical disk and partially interrupt the reflected light from a non-reproduction layer of the optical disk, and a photodetector which detects light passed through the liquid crystal panel.

Abstract: A brightness adjustment method is applied to a display apparatus comprising a light source and a light sensor and includes the following steps. First, a target brightness value L1 is provided. Then, a detected value S2 of the light sensor is obtained by using the light sensor to detect brightness of the light source. Next, a detected brightness value L2 of the light source is obtained as the light sensor performs the detection. At last, the brightness of the light source is adjusted according to L1, L2 and S2.

Abstract: An image reading apparatus includes light sources, an image sensor, a data generating unit, and a carrier unit. The light sources are sequentially turned on for an identical period once in a single line period. The image sensor reads information from a print medium irradiated by the light sources. The data generating unit generates pixel data corresponding to the information. The carrier unit carries the print medium such that the image print medium is scanned by the image sensor in a sub-scanning direction. The single line period is equal to or more than twice a period from when first one of the light sources is turned on until last one of the light sources is turned off.

Abstract: An apparatus (2) and a method for producing a representation of an object scene, including a detector arrangement (12) with a plurality of detector units (20, 22) and an optical unit (4, 8) for producing the image of the object scene on the detector arrangement (12). To produce a high information content from representations of the object scene the apparatus (2) includes a filter unit (16, 26, 32, 72) arranged in an imaging beam path, with a first radiation filter raster with a first filter property and at least one second radiation filter raster with a second filter property different from the first filter property, wherein the radiation filter rasters penetrate each other, and a motion unit (100) for stepwise movement of an image of the radiation filter rasters relative to the detector arrangement (12).

Abstract: An imaging pixel array includes an active area of pixels, organized into rows and columns of pixels. The array also includes a plurality of dark pixel columns adjacent to the active area of pixels such that rows of pixels in the active area of pixels extend across the plurality of dark pixel columns. The plurality of dark pixel columns are composed of tied pixels. The array also includes a plurality of dark pixel rows adjacent to the active area of pixels and the plurality of dark pixel columns such that columns of pixels in the active area of pixels extend across the plurality of dark pixel rows. The plurality of dark pixel rows are composed of both optically black pixels and tied pixels on the same row.

Abstract: An array-type light receiving device includes a first light collector, a second light collector configured to receive light collected by the first light collector, and a light receiver configured to receive light collected by the second light collector. The first light collector has a spherical shape, the second light collector has a high refractive index portion and a low refractive index portion, and the high refractive index portion has one of a cylindrical shape and a polygonal prismatic shape.

Abstract: An optical detection apparatus includes a housing having a circumferential opening therein. A primary mirror reflects light rays to form a first set of light rays to a secondary mirror that has a generally concave shape coupled to the housing. A tertiary mirror having a generally concave shape coupled to the housing spaced apart from the secondary mirror directs light to detection optics that form an image using the third set of light rays. The detection optics include a micro-mirror array that redirect the image to a detector. A controller controls the micro-mirror array and determines an event characteristic based upon the image thereon.

Abstract: A scale has a first incremental track with first incremental patterns including first light and dark patterns formed at equal intervals in first periods, an absolute track with absolute patterns representing absolute positions, and a second incremental track with second incremental patterns including second light and dark patterns formed at equal intervals in second periods longer than the first periods. A light source emits a measurement light to the scale. A photodetector receives the measurement light reflected at or transmitted through the scale. A signal processing circuit processes the received light signal of the photodetector to detect an absolute position of the scale.

Abstract: A scanning unit for an optical position-measuring device includes a semiconductor light source and at least one downstream reflector element that has a defined optical effect on the beams of rays emitted by the semiconductor light source. The optically active surface of the reflector element is arranged in subregions to be reflection-preventive such that no beams of rays are reflected back from the reflector element into the semiconductor light source.

Abstract: A wavelength measuring device includes: light receiving elements that receive light to be measured; a temperature controller that maintains the light receiving elements at different temperatures from one another; and a calculation unit that determines the wavelength of the light to be measured, based on outputs of the light receiving elements.

Abstract: A system and method provide for more accurate SPECT/CT image registration. CT data is utilized to establish a global spatial coordinate system of a common test phantom. The common test phantom is then used to obtain a set of point source nuclear images. Three-dimensional CT point source data is mapped to a two-dimensional image plane of corresponding point source data, to obtain a pair of intersecting projection cones that are used to obtain a set of detector head position correction parameters to correct detector head positioning in the CT coordinate system when obtaining SPECT projection images of the same object.

Abstract: An electrostatic trap such as an orbitrap is disclosed, with an electrode structure. An electrostatic trapping field of the form U?(r,?,z) is generated to trap ions within the trap so that they undergo isochronous oscillations. The trapping field U?(r, ?,z) is the result of a perturbation W to an ideal field U(r, ?,z) which, for example, is hyperlogarithmic in the case of an orbitrap. The perturbation W may be introduced in various ways, such as by distorting the geometry of the trap so that it no longer follows an equipotential of the ideal field U(r, ?,z), or by adding a distortion field (either electric or magnetic). The magnitude of the perturbation is such that at least some of the trapped ions have an absolute phase spread of more than zero but less than about 2? radians over an ion detection period Tm.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with methods for the selection of precursor ions of a sample polypeptide for fragmentation in mass spectrometry, together with methods for determining at least one putative amino acid sequence for a sample polypeptide, apparatus and computer programs for same.

Abstract: A tandem mass spectrometer comprising an ion source for ionizing a sample, an ion trap section for carrying out collision induced dissociation of the target ions thereby to produce fragment ions, a multi electrode collision section for conducting collision induced dissociation of fragment ions discharged from the ion trap section, a mass spectrometer section for conducting mass spectrometric analysis of the converged fragment ions. After the target ions selected by the ion trap section are subjected to collision induced dissociation, specific fragment ions among the fragment ions are selected and transferred to the multi electrode collision section thereby to carry out collision induced dissociation therein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to capillaries which are at least partially sheathed with metal foil and to the use thereof in the coupling of methods such as HPLC, CE (capillary electrophoresis), CEC (capillary electrochromatography) or pCEC (pressurised CEC) to MS (mass spectrometry). The sheathing according to the invention with metal foil enables direct coupling of the capillaries to a mass spectrometer without using further adapters, such as spray needles or empty capillary parts.

Abstract: A pretreatment method of samples, in which injections of samples are performed efficiently and precisely when amino acids are analyzed with a mass spectrometer, is provided. For the analysis method of samples including analyte comprising an amino acid, an amine and/or a peptide with mass spectrometry, the analyte is derivatized with a modification reagent, the derivative is subjected to a microchip electrophoresis, and then eluate from the microchip electrophoresis is introduced into a mass spectrometer.